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3. Apply a light coat of oil to aibber seal on oil filter.
Install filter turning it clockwise. Filter should be
snug plus 1/2 turn.
4. Replace the drain plug.
5. Refer to "FILLING THE CRANKCASE” and
"LUBRICATION GUIDE" and refill the
crankcase.
Figure 22. Oil Drain Plugs, Oil Filter,
and Oil Filter Drain Plug
FILLING THE CRANKCASE
The oil capacity is 4 pints. To fill the crankcase,
proceed as follows.
■ i^NOTE
Never overfill the engine crankcase. Engine
may overheat and/or damage may result if
the crankcase is below the "LOW" mark or
over the "FULL" mark. For oil capacity refer
to the SPECIFICATIONS and LUBRICA¬
TION TABLE sections.
2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick. POUR
SLOWLY, and fill to the full mark on the dipstick.
3. Reinstall oil fill cap/dipstick by threading cap
securely into tube.
A CAUTION
Oil fill cap/dipstick MUST BE TIGHTENED
SECURELY INTO TUBE AT ALL TIMES
WHEN ENGINE IS OPERATING
SERVICE PRECLEANER AND AIR CLEANER ELE¬
MENT
Figure 23. Air Cleaner Housing Components
Figure 24. Air Cleaner Elements
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the
engine. Check for and remove any heavy buildup of
dirt and debris, and loose or damaged components.
■ i^NOTE
1. Clean the area around the oil full tube and oil fill
cap/dipstick to prevent debris from entering the
crankcase.
Operating the engine with loose or damaged
air cleaner comiponents could allow
unfiltered air into the engine causing prema¬
ture wear and failure.
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